Cost of Living Calculator - Naperville, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 123.2% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,617 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Naperville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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